A Wildlife SOS

The warning bells of extinction come from everywhere, but we are not hearing it. The bells toll of a vanishing fauna that is unique and native only to Indonesia. Read the story of the fast-disappearing leatherback turtle, reportedly caused by marine erosion; of the Maleo bird which sings no more because its habitat is slowly turning into plantations or mining areas; of the empty stillness of Bantimurung, once known as a ‘butterfly heaven.’ Too often, economic reasons win out over conservation efforts. Yet, the will to save perseveres, albeit it comes and goes. A special report of Tempo English Edition from West Papua and Sulawesi.